Standing On God's Promises

Key Points





Five scenarios occur with people responding to their land
allotments. Those who stood on God’s promise realized their
requests.


Caleb’s daughter and nephew had the same courage as Caleb. We
often see the fruit of our faithfulness fall on our
decedents. 


Othniel was later called on to be Israel’s deliverer and their
first judge. 


Joseph’s sons were not satisfied with their allotments but were
not willing to apply effort or faith to procure it.


The four sisters were much like Caleb; they held fast to God’s
Word (promise) and secured individual land allotments.


Courageous Caleb: bold, brave. God said so… let’s go!


Opportunistic Othniel: he was given a challenge and took it!


Assurance of Achsah: she could trust her Father to bless her.


Security of the sisters: these women contended for God’s promise
and were given security.


The easy Ephraimites: entitlement sets in and causes laziness.





Discussion





Are you standing on God’s promises?  Which one comes to
mind?


Can you relate to any of the 5 scenarios above? Why?


Do you find yourself leaning more into yourself than the Holy
Spirt of promise?


Have you seen yourself grow into Christ like your
ancestors? What legacy do you desire to leave for your children?